...Masahiro Tanakawas back in practice (at Ni-gun) on the 2nd after taking 2 days off for rest. He spent most of the day running and strengthening his core muscles.

SEIBU LIONS

...Hiram Bocachica is listed as day-to-day after complained of tightness in his left thigh during Sunday's game against the Fighters.

SOFTBANK HAWKS

...Yuichi Honda was held out of the starting line-up on Sunday as a precautionary move. Honda fouled a ball off his left leg on Saturday and the team felt it would be best to give him the day off.

YAKULT SWALLOWS

...Norichika Aoki hit a game-winning home run against the Carp on Sunday. When asked about getting hit on the head on the Thursday in a game against the Dragons, Aoki said "I'm ok now. As long as things keep going as they are."

Incidentally, Aoki had this to say about getting hit in the head after Saturday's game: "The image of getting hit is no longer in my head. I was able to swing the bat just as I imagined."